CNC Machinist

GKN · Not specified, Filton

CNC Machinist at GKN, based in Not specified, Filton, paying £27.83 - £28.98 per hour. This is a apprenticeship role.

Salary
£27.83 - £28.98 per hour
Location
Not specified, Filton
Contract
Apprenticeship
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
1 Sep 2026
Sector
CNC Machinist

About 39% above the going rate for cnc machinist

Reference https://www.morson.com/jobs/aerospace-and-defence/contract/filton/cnc-machinist

About the role

Morson are exclusively recruiting for CNC Machinists to work NIGHT SHIFTS on behalf of our client GKN Aerospace (https://www.gknaerospace.com/)

The role is based at GKN Filton in Bristol (postcode is BS34 9AU). 6 months initially although highly likely to be long-term rolling contract/temporary to permanent. 

Role will be working Core Days for several weeks before going onto night shift

*Candidates MUST have LEVEL 3 qualifications -( include NVQ or City & Guilds) or apprenticeship - proof of certs will be required. If you do not have Level 3 qualifications or apprenticeship and no prior CNC experience, the client will not be able to consider you*

Rate(s) - Plus holiday allowance 

  • £27.83 PAYE per hour standard Nights rising to £28.98 per hour after 12 weeks/stamp approved 
  • Overtime paid at the following:
    • Sunday to Friday overtime paid at £31.87  per hour
    • Saturday overtime paid at £35.50 per hour
  • Post 12 weeks: 
    • Overtime Sunday to Friday £33.18 per hour
    • Saturday Overtime  per hour £36.96 

Whilst training on days for a short period , pay rate is £20.17 per hour 

Hours:

The role involves working Nightshift which would involve working on the following shift pattern:

  • Frist 17 weeks - Sunday, Monday & Tuesday (7pm-7am each day)
  • Second 17 Weeks - Wednesday, Thursday Friday (7pm-7am each day)

Rotated every 17 weeks / every 2nd saturday working / 42 hours per week. 

Purpose:

To manufacture aircraft components from composite materials, using the latest technology CNC machinery which meets aircraft design drawing requirements.

Duties:

Manufacture, machine, measure, test and assemble aircraft components from composite and metallic materials, up to 15m in length, which are fully traceable, using automated machinery.

Use of CNC rout machines, 5 Axis Zimmerman drilling and fettling gantry machines and jigged vacuum fixtures

Machining of parts aircraft parts to drawing specification

Checking of parts using conventional equipment including height gauges

Micrometers, vernier, calipers to meet required specification

Working to engineering drawings

Manufacturing to defined high tolerances

Manually or mechanically move components to ensure the effective flow of production within the cells

Use of Renishaw probing equipment.

Use of cutter tool setting equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Apprenticeship or equivalent (Modern Apprenticeship will have NVQ 3) or 4 Year Apprenticeship City and Guilds Level 3 or higher **If EU Country Certs tend to be 3 Year or longer in a Technical College with the third Year completed on a shop floor (Certs must have an English Translation prior to submission to the Client)**

Experience of loading and setting fixtures and tooling in CNC machines.

Ideally with Siemens 840D control system experience.

Ideally have 3 – 5 years’ experience on either CNC Machines.

Understanding of aircraft drawings, limits and quality systems

Self motivated and with good communication skills.

Able to work in small teams led by Process Team Leaders.

Served a recognised apprenticeship or relevant experience in composite or aircraft environment.

Embrace lean manufacture, waste reduction and improvement initiatives

Work in accordance with Health & Safety requirements, including relevant risk, COSHH and safe systems of work.

Undertake training in advanced composite manufacturing techniques & processes.

Able to work night shift patterns in line with operational requirements.

Should these roles be of interest, please apply ASAP or contact matthew.crook@morson-edge.com 

Reference: https://www.morson.com/jobs/aerospace-and-defence/contract/filton/cnc-machinist · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 1 Sep 2026 · Listed via GKN

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